JPH10219771A - Sliding block having device for holding hand shower - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a sliding block to maintain the assurance of operation, at the same time, enable the adjustment of a holding device and constitute the outside area so as to have decorative fascinations. SOLUTION: A holding body is provided, this holding body is provided with a conical hole 30 equipped with a mouth-shaped axial opening 31 for fitting a hand shower in one end area, a through-hole 10 fitting a wall mounting rod 6 therein is provided in the other end area, a singularity or a plurality of rib projections 11 are formed in a half section of a wall of the through-hole 10, and an elastic clamping unit 2 is equipped in the other half section opposed thereto. Then, a clamping unit 4 is rushed into the through-hole 10, and the wall mounting rod 6 is pushed against the rib-like projection 11 with constant pushing force.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a sliding block having a device for holding a hand shower, which is also fitted through a through-hole in a wall mounting rod having a circular cross section, and its height position and rotation. The present invention relates to a type capable of adjusting a moving position.

[0002]

2. Description of the Prior Art A device of this type is known from DE 23 42 613 A1. In this known sliding block, two tubular clamping units with openings are provided and surround the wall mounting rod.
Each of these two clamping units is pressed by a spring against the inner cone of the sliding block, which locks the sliding block in its respective position on the wall mounting rod. In order to move the sliding block on the wall mounting rod in the desired direction of travel, at least one clamping ring must be pushed into the sliding block against the spring force. In addition, a mandrel-shaped pin is formed on the sliding block, on which a hand shower can be inserted via a corresponding insertion hole.

[0003] Further, Utility Model No. 75 of the Federal Republic of Germany
No. 21122 discloses a sliding block for a wall mounting rod having a substantially rectangular cross section. In the case of this sliding block, a clamping insert made of an elastic material having a high coefficient of friction is used. In this case, a spherical holding head having a conical hole with a mouth-like opening is provided for receiving a hand shower.
The holding head is rotatably held by the two outer shell halves, and furthermore, locking teeth are formed on the end sides of the bearing projections. The elasticity of the flexure is caused by the locking teeth on the end side.

In addition, German Utility Model No. 18
No. 39393 discloses a sliding block for a wall-mounted rod for receiving a hand shower. In the case of this sliding block, a rubber or plastic damping layer is provided between the sliding block and the wall mounting rod having a substantially triangular cross section. In addition, in that case, a pressing spring is provided on the back side of the braking layer in order to enhance the braking effect.

[0005]

The object underlying the present invention is to improve the sliding block according to the preamble of claim 1 so that the reliability of the operation is maintained and at the same time the adjustment of the holding device is achieved. The goal is to make it easy. In this case, it is also an issue to configure the outer area to have a decorative appeal.

[0006]

According to the present invention, this object has been attained by the following. That is, a holder is provided, which is located at one end area,
It has a conical hole with a mouth-shaped axial opening for receiving a hand shower, the other end section having a through hole through which a wall mounting rod passes, and the wall of this through hole In one half, one or a plurality of rib-shaped projections are formed, and the other opposing half is provided with an elastic fastening unit, and this fastening unit is inserted into the through hole. Then, the wall-mounting rod is pressed against the rib-like projection with a constant force.

[0007] With this configuration, a special unlocking button is not required for the holder. With this support, on the one hand, it is possible to constitute a place for the hand shower, and on the other hand, the constant inconvenience required when moving the sliding block on the wall-mounting rod is reduced in the through hole receiving the wall-mounting rod. It is easily ensured by the rib-like projections and the fastening unit. In the case of this configuration, the surface pressure portion of the projection with respect to the wall mounting rod is configured substantially linearly,
This ensures that any moisture or soap that may remain at the wall-mounting rod is virtually not deposited between the wall-mounting rod and the projection. When this deposit occurs, the constant movement required of the sliding block on the wall mounting rod is compromised. Other configurations of the present invention are described in claims 2 to 20.

[0008] According to a further development of the invention, the clamping unit is configured such that the possible pressing force against the wall mounting rod can be adjusted sensitively by simple means.

In this case, preferably, the holder can be provided with individual functional members having an aesthetically attractive decorative cover.

[0010] Preferably, the decorative cover is of two-part construction, in other words consisting of a front sleeve and a U-shaped member which substantially surrounds the rear section. A conical hole with a mouth-shaped axial opening is preferably formed in the sphere. This sphere is pivotable, for example, by 40 ° and is received in the fork of the holder. In that case, the locking unit can be arranged in the holder in such a way that a finely graded swivel is possible. The locking unit is pressed against the teeth or grooves formed on the surface of the sphere by a spring.

[0011]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. The hand shower wall mounting rod shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is formed by a wall mounting rod 6 and a sliding block disposed on the rod 6 so as to be rotatable and axially movable. The sliding block has a decorative cover 5. The wall-mounting rod is then spaced from the building wall at the console (not shown)
It is arranged almost perpendicular to the building wall through. The wall mounting rod 6 is configured as a tube having a circular cross section.

In this case, the sliding block comprises a holder 1 and
Fastening unit 2, sphere 3, locking unit 4,
And a decorative cover consisting of a front sleeve 50 and a U-shaped member 51.

In the holder 1, a through-hole 10 is provided at one end area, and the wall of the through-hole is parallel to the central axis 100 at a distance from one half of the wall. Are formed integrally with the holder 1, as can be seen in particular from FIGS. 3, 5, 6, and 9. FIG. Protrusion 1
1 is then provided in one half of the through-hole 10 at an angle 110 of about 60 ° and projects radially into the through-hole 10 by about 0.1 to 1.5 mm, preferably 0.5 mm. I have. The fastening unit 2 is arranged in the other half of the through hole 10 on the side opposite to the two protrusions 11. The clamping unit 2 is formed by an adjusting screw 23, as can be seen in particular from FIGS. Adjustment screw 2
3 is held in the holder 1 via the thread 230. The guide pin 22 of the disk 20 is received in the center hole 231 of the adjusting screw 23. The guide pin 22 is provided with a snap tongue 220 in the front section, whereby the disc 2
Numeral 0 denotes an insertion position to the adjustment screw 23, which is locked in the axial direction. A ring 24 having rubber elasticity is fitted to the guide pin 22 between the adjusting screw 23 and the disk 20, and functions as a spring. A hexagonal hole 232 for a turning tool is provided on the end of the adjusting screw 23 opposite the disk 20 in the area of the center hole 231. In addition, the disc 20 is
Is convexly curved, so that accurate contact with the wall mounting rod 6 is guaranteed.

In the end area opposite the through-hole 10, the holder 1 has a fork 12. The sphere 3 is arranged between the two arms 120 of the fork-shaped part, as can be seen in particular from FIGS. 5 and 6. In addition, the holding body 1 is formed with a tubular protrusion 13 parallel to the arm 120, and the locking unit 4 is arranged in the protrusion. As can be seen in particular from FIG. 8, an axial guide 130 is formed coaxially in the projection 13, which ensures a non-rotatable axial guide of the locking unit 4.

In addition, as can be seen in particular from FIGS.
It has one holding rail 14. At the end of the holding rail 14 in the area of the through-hole 10, one elastic snap tongue 140 is formed in each case, with which the front sleeve is inserted into the holding rail 14. 15 is locked in the fitted position. The holding body 1 is preferably integrally formed by injection molding a suitable plastic.

The sphere 3 arranged between the two arms 120 of the holder 1 has a conical hole 30 with an axial opening 31.
have. A hand shower (not shown) having a corresponding conical member and a hose conduit is fitted in this conical hole 30. In this case, as can be seen in particular from FIGS. 10 to 12, the spherical body 3 is provided with a bearing projection 32 on the diametrically opposite side in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the conical hole 30. Each bearing projection 32 has a radially projecting nose 320 in the front end area, by which
In the assembled position, the arms 120 of the fork 12 are prevented from undesirably expanding. On the outer surface of the spherical body 3 on the side opposite to the axial opening 31, a small groove 33 that is rounded according to the shape of the teeth for operating the locking unit 4 is formed.

The locking unit 4 comprises a disk-shaped collar 41 which has, on one side, an axial guide 13.
It has a guide pin with a polygonal cross section so as to be non-rotatably received at 0, and a wedge-shaped portion 43 is formed on the other side to engage with the small groove 33 of the sphere. As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 5 and 6, the inner axial guide 130 and the tubular projection 13
The spring 40 is disposed between the two. This spring is
Since one end is supported by the bottom of the holder 1 and the other end is supported by the collar 41, the wedge 43 is pressed against the outer surface of the sphere 3. As a result, the sphere 3 has its bearing projection 32
Is pushed out from the fork-shaped part 12 of the holder 1 in the radial direction, so that the protruding nose-shaped parts 320 respectively grip the outer surface of the arm 120. As a result, undesired expansion of the arm 120 is reliably prevented.
The protruding nose 320 then engages the outer recess of both arms 120. However, it will be appreciated that the nose 320 can also be configured to have bearing projections,
This eliminates the need for a special recess, especially on the outside of the arm 120.

The support of the sphere 3 is therefore
It only takes place in the first half of the bearing hole 121 in 0. The reliable guidance of the bearing projection 32 in the bearing hole 121 is achieved by the spring 4
Guaranteed by a zero pressing force.

Alternatively, instead of the wedge 43 functioning as a tooth, the collar 41 may be provided with a rotatable roller, as can be seen particularly from FIGS.
It can also be arranged via 40. The rotatable roller 44 can significantly reduce wear of the locking unit due to contact with the sphere.

The decorative cover 5 consisting of the front sleeve 50 and the U-shaped member 51 enables, first of all, a beautiful configuration of the sliding block shape and easy cleaning. The front sleeve 50 has two opposing holes 502 for fixing in the fitted position. The snap tongue 140 is partially locked into the hole 502. Holding rail 1
A guide rail 501 is further provided inside the front sleeve 15 for guiding on the upper side 4.

The U-shaped member 51 is provided with locking projections 510 on the inner side of the two side arms, respectively, and these locking projections are located in the fitting position, particularly as shown in FIG. Locked into the remaining area of 502.

The front sleeve 50 additionally has an opening 5
00. These openings 500 can on the one hand penetrate the wall mounting rod 6, on the other hand, by means of which the hand showers connected to the hose conduit can be fitted in various swiveling positions of the sphere 3. Becomes possible. The U-shaped member 51 further has a hole 511 on the rear side, through which an adjusting tool of the tightening unit 2 can be inserted. In addition, the U-shaped member 51 has a reinforcing rib 512 provided with an insertion stopper 513. The front sleeve 50 is further formed with a slightly protruding protrusion 503 on each side,
Thereby, a harmonious transition to the U-shaped member 51 is possible.

The sliding block described above can be assembled in the following way: first, the fastening unit 2 with the thread 230, which has been assembled in one component unit, The locking unit 4 is then screwed into the hole and the
3 is inserted. Next, the sphere 3 is inserted into the fork-shaped part 12 with the bearing projection 32 on the side. In this case, since the support projection 32 has the inclined surface 321,
The fork 12 is elastically expanded in the area of the arm 120. In this case, the stopper ribs 122 provided on both sides of the arm 120 reach the area of the pivot stop 34 of the sphere 3 which is configured as a recess. When the bearing projection 32 reaches the bearing hole 121, the arm 120 returns to its original position. In this case, after the sphere 3 is released from the arm 120, the sphere 3 is again slightly pushed out of the fork-shaped portion 12 via the wedge-shaped portion 43 by the spring 40. As a result,
The nose 320 grips the outside of the arm 120, preventing inadvertent expansion of the fork 12. In this way, the sphere 3 is moved within the range of the recess of the pivot stopper 34 into the bearing projection 32.
About an axis of about 40 °. In this case, the wedge-shaped portion 43 is locked in the small groove 33 corresponding to the selected turning position, thereby preventing accidental turning. Next, the front sleeve 50 can be inserted into the holder 1 from the fork-shaped portion side. In that case, the guide rail 501 provided on the side of the front sleeve 50 fits on the holding rail 14 provided on the side of the holder 1. During the insertion process, the snap tongue 140
Deflects and reaches the inset position, opening 502
After being snapped into place, the deflection is eliminated and the front sleeve 5
0 is locked in the fit position. Next, the U-shaped member 51 can be inserted into the holder 1 from behind.
In this case, first, both arms of the U-shaped member 51 are slightly elastically expanded because the locking projections 510 are provided.
Are snap-fit into the remaining area of the opening 502 in the front sleeve 50. At the same time, the insertion stopper 513 of the reinforcing rib 512 contacts the front end side of the hole 502. In the fitted position, the hole 502 is completely covered by the U-shaped member 51 so as to be invisible from the outside. in addition,
The end section of the U-shaped member 51 has an
1 close to the ridge 503 formed therein, thereby closing the rear section of the front sleeve 50.

The sliding block is now fully assembled and can be axially inserted into the wall mounting rod 6 as a structural unit. In order to obtain the pressing force required to press the wall mounting rod 6 in the radial direction against the two rib-shaped projections 11 in the through hole 10, the turning unit is inserted through the opening 511 and the tightening unit 4 is moved. Manipulate. By rotating the tightening unit 4, the pressing force can be precisely adjusted. The thread 230 is, in this case,
It is configured as a fine thread, which allows for sensitive and precise adjustment and pressing force.

After adjusting the pressing force, the slide block is ready for use. The user can rotate or slide the sliding block on the wall mounting rod with a certain degree of difficulty. In that case, the radial pressing force or preload is, on the one hand, ensured that the sliding block 1 can be easily moved by hand on the wall mounting rod 6 and, on the other hand, stops at the desired position on the wall mounting rod. Adjust to be able to do. For example, if you have been using it for a relatively long time and have difficulty moving,
The post-adjustment of the tightening unit 2 can easily be carried out and the necessary movement can be regained.

In the case of the embodiment described above, the through hole 10
The two rib-shaped projections 11 are provided in parallel on one half of the above. These projections have particularly excellent characteristics in that they are difficult to move to a certain extent and have a long life.
However, it is also possible to provide in the through-hole 10 a wider single projection with a curved end surface corresponding to the cylindrical surface of the wall mounting rod. Further, three or more projections may be provided in one half of the through hole instead of the two projections.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial side view of a wall mounting rod with a sliding block fitted therein.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the wall mounting rod and the sliding block of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the wall mounting rod and the sliding block of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side view showing the holding body by cutting the slide block decorative cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line VV of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a side view showing the holding body of FIG. 4;

FIG. 8 is a front view of the holding body shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the holder shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a side view of the sphere shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 11 is a view showing the sphere shown in FIG. 10 turned by 90 °.

FIG. 12 is a plan view of the sphere shown in FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a sectional view of the fastening unit shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 14 is an exploded view of the tightening unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a partial sectional view of the locking unit shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 16 is a plan view of the locking unit shown in FIG. 15;

FIG. 17 is a side view of the locking unit shown in FIG. 16;

FIG. 18 is a side view of another embodiment of the locking unit.

19 is a plan view of the locking unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 20 is a side view of the locking unit shown in FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 shows a front sleeve of the decorative cover shown in FIG.
The figure cut | disconnected and shown along the XXI-XXI line of FIG.

FIG. 22 shows the front sleeve taken along the line XXII-XXII of FIG. 21;
The figure cut | disconnected and shown along the line.

FIG. 23 is a front view of the U-shaped member of the decorative cover shown in FIG. 2;

24 is a sectional view taken along the line XXIV-XXIV in FIG.

FIG. 25 is a plan view of the U-shaped member shown in FIG. 23.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Holder 2 Tightening unit 3 Sphere 4 Locking unit 5 Decorative cover 6 Wall mounting rod 10 Through hole 11 Rib-like projection 12 Fork-like part 13 Projection 14 Holding rail 20 Disk 22 Guide pin 23 Adjusting screw 24 Rubber elastic ring 33 Small groove 43 Wedge-shaped part 50 Front sleeve 51 U-shaped member 120 Arm of holding body 121 Bearing hole 122 Stopper rib 220 Snap tongue part 230 Thread 231 Center hole 232 Hexagonal hole 320 Nose part 321 Inclined surface 440 Support bearing 500 Opening 501 Guide rail 512 Reinforcement rib 513 Insert stopper

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. A sliding block having a device for holding a hand shower, which is fitted through a through hole in a wall mounting rod having a circular cross section, and whose height position and rotation position are adjustable. In a possible form, a holder (1) is provided, which in one end area has a mouth-shaped axial opening (3) for receiving a hand shower.
It has a conical hole (30) with 1) and in the other end area a through hole (1) through which a wall mounting rod (6) passes.
0), and one or a plurality of rib-like projections (11) are formed on one half of the wall of the through hole (10), and an elastic half is formed on the other opposing half. A fastening unit (2) is provided, which penetrates into the through hole (10) and presses the wall mounting rod (6) against the rib-like projection (11) with a constant pressing force. Sliding block with device for holding a hand shower. 2. Two projections (11) spaced apart from each other.
Are provided, these projections extend parallel to the central axis (100) over the length of the wall of the through hole (10) and at the cylindrical wall 45 ° to 120 °, preferably The sliding block according to claim 1, wherein the sliding blocks are formed so as to be shifted by an angle of 60 °. 3. The one or more projections (11) are integrally formed at the holder (1) and have a thickness of 0.1 to 1.5 m.
Sliding block according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it protrudes by m, preferably 0.5 mm, into the through-hole (10). 4. The projecting end of the projection or projections (11) has a partially circular cross section corresponding to the cylindrical mantle of the wall mounting rod (6). The sliding block according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein 5. The clamping unit (2) comprises a disc (20), the disc having a spherically curved end face (2).
5. A sliding block according to claim 1, wherein 1) abuts against a wall mounting rod. 6. The disk (20) is provided with a center guide pin (2).
2), this guide pin being received in an adjusting screw (23) which is held in the holding body (1) via a thread (230), whereby the disc (20) is moved one way 7. The slide according to claim 5, wherein the slide screw is guided radially by an adjusting screw and, on the other hand, can be pushed axially against a wall-mounting rod. 6. block. 7. The disk according to claim 5, wherein the disk is pressed against a wall mounting rod by a spring, preferably by a ring having rubber elasticity. Item 7. A sliding block according to Item 6. 8. The guide pin (22) of a disc (20).
However, a ring (24) having a snap tongue (220) in the protruding end area and having rubber elasticity can be fitted on the guide pin (22) and also has a guide pin (2).
2) can be inserted into the center hole (231) of the adjusting screw (23), so that the disc (20) and the ring (24)
Sliding block according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that a fastening unit (2) consisting of a screw and an adjusting screw (23) can be used as one component unit. 9. The fork-like part (12) of the holder (1) having said conical hole (30) having an axial opening (31).
Sliding block according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is formed in a limited swivelable sphere (3) arranged therein. 10. The sphere (3) has a conical hole (30).
And two diametrically opposite bearing projections (32) perpendicular to the axis of the fork-shaped part (12). (120) into a bearing hole (121), at which time a bearing lug (3)
A series of small grooves (33) are provided substantially parallel to the axis of 2). These grooves are pressed against the sphere (3) by a spring (40) and guided in the holding body (1). When the stop unit (4) is locked, the sphere (3)
10. The sliding block according to claim 9, wherein the sliding blocks can be locked at different turning positions. 11. The bearing projections (32) each have a radially projecting nose (320) in the outer area,
Each of these nose portions is positioned at the arm (1
Sliding block according to claim 10, characterized in that it bears against the area on the outer end side of (20), whereby unintentional expansion of the fork (12) is prevented. 12. The locking unit (4) having a spring (40) is housed in a tubular projection (13) of the holder (1) and guided by a disk-shaped collar (41). The other end of the spring (40) whose one end is supported on the bottom of the protrusion (13) is applied to this brim,
In addition, the inner guide pin (42) of the collar (41) is non-rotatably guided in the internal axial guide (130) coaxially with the projection (13). A sliding block according to claim 10 or claim 11. 13. The locking unit (4) according to claim 9, wherein said locking unit (4) has teeth formed thereon, said teeth engaging with small grooves (33).
The sliding block described in the paragraph. 14. The tooth according to claim 1, wherein the tooth is configured as a wedge, the wedge having a radius corresponding to the cross section of the groove.
3. The sliding block according to 3. 15. The tooth is configured as a roller (44), which is located at the roller end sections.
The sliding block according to claim 13, characterized in that it is rotatably held by a support bearing (440) formed on the front end face of the collar (41). 16. The holder (1) includes a through hole (10),
16. A decorative cover (5) which is open at a portion corresponding to a conical hole (30) having an axial opening (31). The sliding block described in the paragraph. 17. The decorative cover (5) is provided with a through hole (1).
0) and a conical hole (30) with an axial opening (31)
Front sleeve (5) with an opening (500) for
0) and a U-shaped member (51) enclosing the rear side of the holder (1)
17. The sliding block according to claim 16, comprising: 18. A projecting holding rail (14) is integrally formed on each of two side surfaces of the holding body (1), and these holding rails are formed with correspondingly formed guide rails (501). A front sleeve (50) having an elastic snap tongue (140) is integrally formed in the rear end area of both retaining rails (14). The snap tongue in the snap-in position snaps into the opening (502) in the front sleeve (50) and locks the front sleeve (50) in the snap-in position. Sliding block described in. 19. The U-shaped member (51) is provided with two locking projections (51) at both side arms.
0), these locking projections are respectively fitted in the openings (502) in the fitting position, and lock the U-shaped member (51) in the fitting position, and furthermore, the U-shaped member (51) The sliding block according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the side arm (50) blocks the opening (502). 20. Decorative cover (5) or U-shaped member (5)
20. The device according to claim 16, wherein 1) has an opening (511) on the rear side for inserting a tool for adjusting the clamping unit (2).
The sliding block described in the paragraph.